Sardonyx and Muscovite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Elastic

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Sardonyx and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx and Muscovite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sardonyx and Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Sardonyx and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sardonyx and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sardonyx and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sardonyx is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.